August 24, 2003

The Crucifixion

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john 19:17–37

Dr. Sproul explains the meaning behind "bearing His cross" and because of His scourgings was unable to carry the cross all the way to the crucifixion site. In this case, Simon of Cyrene was commanded to pick up the crossbeam and carry it the rest of the way. He continues with the description of how the person to be executed was attached to the crossbeam and then lifted into place with the providing of a small platform for the feet to allow the prisoner to push up and take another breath to prolong the agony and a placard was attached stating the reason for the execution. Dr. Sproul then discusses the indignities Jesus faced and Jesus' concern for His mother. He concludes the section covering the prophecies that Jesus fulfilled and Jesus' statement, "It is finished."

This sermon is from the Lord’s Day pulpit ministry of R.C. Sproul at Saint Andrew’s Chapel near Orlando, Florida.

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R.C. Sproul

Dr. R.C. Sproul was founder of Ligonier Ministries, first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew’s Chapel in Sanford, Fla., and first president of Reformation Bible College. He was author of more than one hundred books, including The Holiness of God.